A couple of events came my way after Wednesday&squo;s regional arts deadline that connect back to Polk County and are definitely worth a mention. Follow Polk County educator and theatre artist Donna Everett down to Converse College this weekend to catch her appearance in October Daisies at the Hazel B. Abbott Theatre. Performances are tonight through Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. This is a touching yet laughter filled play by Teresa Hough about the issues surrounding breast cancer. Underwriting from J.M. Smith Corp allows cancer survivors free admission and all ticket sales benefit the Josey-Bearden Cancer Center in Spartanburg. You may call 864-596-9725 for tickets. If you choose to attend the Sunday matinee of October Daisies you will be conveniently located to attend the opening of Tryon Painters & Sculptors members Carolyn Alexander and Betty Bramlett&squo;s show &dquo;Palette Pals Present&dquo; at the Lawson Academy of the Arts at Converse from 4-6 p.m. Painting in contrasting styles of realism and abstract their work has won them awards in juried shows as well as a place in many private collections. Now, I&squo;ll get back to the regularly scheduled local event update. Tonight Sing along with Susan Bennett on piano at Lilac Wine at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy a lively dinner with Parrish Ellis and Adam Tanner performing at The Purple Onion in Saluda at 7 p.m. &bsp; Then, get on down to the Tryon Fine Arts Center for a show you won&squo;t forget. It&squo;s been 50 years since &dquo;the day the music died&dquo; and TFAC invites you to come celebrate the memory of Buddy Holly with Rave On! Enjoy this high energy show of classic rock and roll music at 7:30 p.m. Contact the box office at 828-859-8322 or visit www.tryonarts.org for more information. &bsp; Friday If you find yourself with time on your hands, keep those idle hands busy with a workshop in rusted wall hangings by Carol Sloan at Random Arts in Saluda from 10 a.m. ‐ 4 p.m. Enjoy some lovely bluegrass and gospel over dinner with The Green River Boys at Shaffer&squo;s Roadside Grill starting at 6 p.m. Meet the Artist Heidi Brickhouse at 6:30 p.m. at The Cellar at Saluda Inn. Enjoy a lovely reception for Heidi&squo;s landscape photography now on display. For information call 828-749-9698. Becky Oliver plays your favorite classic songs by request at Lilac Wine from 7-9 p.m. Bring an instrument to the Gallery Coffeehouse in Tryon to join in with the Pickin&squo; Parlor starting at 7 p.m. or just kick back an listen to this talented group toss tunes around the circle at the best &dquo;shelter from the storm&dquo; in Polk County. Catch the free showing of the documentary film Chisholm &squo;72 ‐ Unbought and Unbossed at the Democratic headquarters located on Ward Street in Columbus at 7:30 p.m. about the first serious African-American presidential candidate for a major party nomination. If you prefer to keep your head free from political worries, listen to the elegant work of Fred Whiskin on piano at The Purple Onion from 7-9 p.m., or catch him Saturdays and Wednesdays at Lilac Wine in Tryon. If you haven&squo;t had a chance to catch the high energy ragtime blues of The J&squo;s you&squo;ll find the whole gang back for two performances this weekend at Elmo&squo;s Too tonight at 8 p.m. and Elmo&squo;s at 9 p.m. on Saturday. Firecracker rhythm monsters Mike Gray and Henry Westmoreland hold down the drum and bass while showmen Jason Krekel, Abe Reid, and Jake Hollifield trade off and harmonize vocals with guitar, harmonica and keyboard melodies. In addition to favorites from Lightnin&squo; Hopkins and classic rock revisited, they also show their virtuosity by rockin&squo; original tunes. They&squo;ll help you shake those winter blues and get you dancing. &bsp; Saturday A new artist&squo;s networking group will hold their first meeting from 10-11 a.m. at Artisans & Antiques of the Foothills co-op on Trade Street in Tryon. Visual artists and craftspeople of all mediums are welcome to drop in to share ideas and offer each other support. Bonnie Bardos continues Open Studio Saturday from 11 a.m. ‐ 2 p.m. at 285 Greenville Street in Saluda. You may also stop by to visit her work in progress anytime the &dquo;Open Studio&dquo; art palette is on display. Danny Ellis will perform an evening of Irish music with Green Creek Winery wines, hors d&squo;oeuvres and dinner at Persimmons Bistro as a benefit for Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Landrum at 5 p.m. Tickets may be purchased for this event from Green Creek Winery, Persimmons, or Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. Shane Pruitt Band will provide a true southern rock fix at The Purple Onion from 8-10 p.m. Enjoy an evening of the sweet jam sounds that made this area famous from this group of talented musicians. You can also catch Shane Pruitt joining piano man Jim Peterman at Lilac Wine Bar this coming Tuesday. If you&squo;ve ever driven by and wondered why the windows are all steamed up on a Tuesday it&squo;s because these fellows are packing in people with music to warm your soul. Saluda Mountain Jamboree is geared up for a big night with Soul and Rhythm Classics Review from 8-11 p.m. The evening will feature six acts including performances from Billy Scott, Larissa Holiday, Clay Brown, Ceasar, Unisoghn, and Never Blu sponsored by the International Beach Music Association. Learn to shag and bop the night away to classic oldies, beach, and blues. There is a discount for purchasing advance tickets available by calling 828-749-3676.